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Modern WisdomAug 31, 2020

#215 - Josh Kaufman - The Key Principles Of Running Any Business

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Notable books mentioned: The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, VIP by Ashley Mears

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#215 - Josh Kaufman - The Key Principles Of Running Any Business mentions The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman and VIP by Ashley Mears with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Personal MBA
Josh Kaufman

It feels great. It feels surreal.

VIP
Ashley Mears

I actually had a sociologist, a lady called Ashley Mears on. You might like her book. It's called VIP.

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Josh Kaufman is a skill acquisition expert and an author. The Personal MBA is one of the best selling business books from the last 10 years and today we revisit the key lessons Josh has uncovered through his research and experience. Expect to learn why you don't need to go to business school, the 5 things every business needs to be able to do, how your personal development can limit your business development and much more...
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  • The conversation centers on 10th anniversary of book.
  • A second recurring theme is social status in business.
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  • The strongest audience signal points to Aspiring entrepreneurs and business students and Entrepreneurs and business professionals.

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The Personal MBA
Josh Kaufman
Best for Aspiring entrepreneurs and business studentsOften cited around 10th anniversary of book

The Personal MBA, the 10th anniversary edition, will be linked in the show notes below. It includes a list of key terms and a recommended reading list for business books.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Aspiring entrepreneurs and business students
Key quote: It feels great. It feels surreal.
The host reflects on the impact and evolution of 'The Personal MBA' over the past decade. They express gratitude for its global reception and the personal growth experienced while revisiting the work.
ASIN: 0525543023
Buy on Amazon
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VIP
Ashley Mears
Best for Entrepreneurs and business professionalsOften cited around social status in business

Ashley Mears did ethnographic research into status signaling, following the biggest promoters around L.A. and Miami for six months as part of her research.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Entrepreneurs and business professionals
Key quote: I actually had a sociologist, a lady called Ashley Mears on. You might like her book. It's called VIP.
The host mentions 'VIP' by Ashley Mears to highlight the importance of understanding social status and its impact on business decisions. Mears' ethnographic research provides insights into how status signaling influences consumer behavior and business dynamics.
ASIN: B0DLNVZNLW
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The Personal MBA
Josh Kaufman

The host reflects on the impact and evolution of 'The Personal MBA' over the past decade. They express gratitude for its global reception and the p…

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VIP
Ashley Mears

The host mentions 'VIP' by Ashley Mears to highlight the importance of understanding social status and its impact on business decisions. Mears' eth…

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